Sweet Potato Casserole W Coconut Pecan Topping
Indulge in the ultimate holiday comfort food with this Sweet Potato Casserole with Coconut Pecan Topping—a luscious twist on a classic favorite. Creamy, buttery mashed sweet potatoes are infused with warming cinnamon, rich heavy cream, and a splash of vanilla for a velvety base. Topped with a sweet, buttery crumble of shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and brown sugar, this casserole bakes to golden perfection, offering a delightful mix of textures in every bite. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy gathering, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Plus, it’s ready in just over an hour and serves up to 8, making it an ideal addition to your festive table. Create new family traditions with this elevated, easy-to-make sweet potato casserole!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Place them in a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them until smooth.
Add 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well until fully combined and creamy.
Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine shredded coconut, chopped pecans, flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and melted butter for the topping. Mix until it forms a crumbly mixture.
Sprinkle the coconut pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 274.4 g | 352% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.4 g | 692% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 1762 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 615.0 g | 224% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.3 g | 183% | |
| Total Sugars | 413.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 579 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1384 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
